Hartblei Superrotator 40mm f/4 IF TS

Hartblei Superrotator 40mm f/4 IF TS

Lens Summary

Brand: Hartblei

Also Known As: Hartblei Superrotator 40mm f/4 IF TS

Lens Type: Prime Lens

Format: Full Frame / FX

Focus: Manual Focus

Lens Mount: Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony Alpha

Release Date: 2006-01-01

MSRP Price: $5395

Made in: Germany

Production Status: In Production

Lens Description: Hartblei exclusive Shift- and Tilt-lens with integrated Tripod Collar & outstanding image quality. It was originally constructed for the 6 x 6 format, providing huge quality reserves for 35mm format. All Hartblei Shift- und Tilt-lenses are so called Superrotators, meaning that the Shift and Tilt functions can be used independently with 360 degrees rotation. With this lens you can almost substitute a view camera.You may achieve up to 8 degrees of tilt and 10mm Shift. All have now internal brass mechanics and hardchromed mounts. The 40mm/IF uses inside focusing and automatic optimisation of correction for the whole area of focusing from infinity to the closeups limit. Even with wide open aperture, the optical resolution is exceptionally high. Detail structures up to 200 line pairs/Millimeter would be possible if suitable chips would exist. The perfect lens for the demanding studio and architecture Photographer.


Hartblei Superrotator 40mm f/4 IF TS Specifications

Lens Specifications
Lens TypePrime Lens
Focal Length40mm
Mount TypeCanon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony Alpha
FormatFull Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s)35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor APS-C
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Image StabilizationNo
Aperture Information
Aperture RingYes
Maximim Aperturef/4
Minimum Aperturef/22
Optical Information
Lens Elements12
Lens Groups10
Focus Information
FocusManual Focus
Built-in Focus MotorNo
Minimum Focus Distance0.49m
Distance InformationYes
Filter Information
Filter Size86mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingYes
Mount MaterialMetal
Tripod CollarYes
Weight1550g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack
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